jmcquown wrote:
> I know that hurts, Jean. I'm very sorry for your loss. It's a nice
> memory, though, even though it's difficult.
>
> I had a Drinkwell fountain. But it was such a PITA to clean. Even
> using the top rack of the dishwasher for the big parts didn't really
> help. Those nooks and crannies needed to be scrubbed with a skinny
> brush. The difficult part was removing the electrical connection
> (adapter?). You had to do that to remove the flow control valve and
> impeller in order to clean them. That was a major PITA. The filters
> weren't cheap, either. After about 12 years I finally I said that's it,
> I'm done. Persia really didn't mind when I decided to swap it for a
> deep ceramic bowl. She does like really cold water, though. I
> occasionally drop an ice-cube in her water dish.
>
> Maybe the fountains are easier these days. I still won't be buying
> another one.
>
> Jill

Ice cubes provide much amusement! I need to give the fountain a good
cleaning, so I can use it again.